Two Types of Yarrow to Grow in a Cut Flower Garden
Two yarrows with completely different looks. Learn how common yarrow and pearl yarrow perform as cut flowers and why both are worth growing in your cutting garden.
How to Grow Dahlias from Seed
See how to grow dahlias from seed and what to expect along the way. Includes pre-sprouting tips, timing, and whether dahlia seedlings form tubers.
How to Save Dahlia Seeds from Your Favorite Dahlias
Learn how to save dahlia seeds from your favorite dahlias and discover new varieties right in your own backyard.
Fluffy Purple Sweet Potato Bread (Easy Sandwich Loaf Recipe)
Naturally colored, slightly sweet, and extra fluffy. This purple sweet potato bread is a beautiful loaf to bake with homegrown sweet potatoes and its cloud-like texture can’t be beat.
How to Fill a Raised Bed for Less & Use What You Already Have
When we were budgeting out our first raised bed garden, I got serious sticker shock looking at the price of soil! The good news is that raised beds don’t have to be filled completely with expensive soil.
How to Make a Bamboo Teepee Trellis for Flowers and Vegetables
A DIY bamboo teepee trellis is a budget-friendly, easy-to-make, versatile plant support structure. Use it to support plants as well as add height and interest to your garden.
Pinching Flowers for Longer Stems and More Blooms
Pinching flower seedlings at the right time is the best way to increase the number of long-stemmed blooms you get in your cut flower garden. Learn how, when, and which flowers to pinch in this guide.
10 Vegetables for Unexpected Flower Arrangements (& How to Use Them)
Vegetables and flowers can mix in the vase to create arrangements that are unique and unexpected. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
7 Fast-Growing Flowers to Fill Gaps in Your Vegetable Garden
There are always gaps in the garden. Fill them fast with one of these 7 flowers.